According to Edwin Sutherland and Donald Cressey,which of the Following

question 24

Multiple Choice

According to Edwin Sutherland and Donald Cressey,which of the following best describes criminology?

• A)a body of knowledge that excludes the process of breaking laws and reacting to the breaking of laws
• B)a body of knowledge made up of a universal and consistent set of principles that guide different societies
• C)a body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon
• D)a body of knowledge that focuses on how crime is legally defined

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Definitions:

Fails to Respond

Refers to the failure of a party to reply or take action within the stipulated time in a legal context.

Complaint

A formal legal document that initiates a lawsuit by setting forth the facts and legal reasons that the filing party believes are sufficient to support a claim against the defendant.

Class Action Lawsuit

A legal proceeding where one or several individuals file a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group of people who are similarly affected.

Certifies

Issues a declaration or provides assurance that something is true or meets specific standards.